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George Osbourne announces a 3pc rise in stamp duty from 1 April 2016 for all BTL properties and those who are buying second homes. Based on the average BTL purchase price, this means an increase of around 368pc!

It was confirmed at a news conference by Prime Minister David Cameron and Chinese President Xi Jinping, EDF Energy has reached an agreement with China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) for a nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point, Somerset.

Published: 13/12/15

Published: 12/12/15

According to the Nationwide house prices rocket by 21% in one year in Manchester raising fears of house price bubble caused by BBC's move north, with Manchester being the best performing region. (January 2014) . The Manchester property boom can also be related to BBC’s completed £1billion relocation to MediaCity in nearby Salford in 2012, plus the talks on HS2 ahead of improved rails.

Published: 11/12/15

In the 2015 Summer Budget [1], the Chancellor announced new proposals to restrict what landlords can claim against tax. As a result, it's now even more crucial that landlords ensure they understand the profitability of their buy-to-let portfolio, however small or large it is.

Published: 08/12/15

Overseas Landlord Guide If you are looking at Buy-to-Let in the UK but you are not resident in the UK, you may find this guide useful. Please not that this is intended to be for general information purpose only and we recommend you seek independent. However, by understanding the law and legal obligations, many landlords have made a successful business out of UK Buy-to-Let.